Dayne Crist hopes to become Notre Dame's next starting quarterback, replacing Jimmy Clausen, one of 53 players who declared early for the NFL draft. Mike Huguenin takes a look at the impact the college teams will feel and who could take over for the guys who left.
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An extremely gifted athlete, Williams exhibits impressive explosion in all facets of his game. Is a really impressive leaper, displaying the ability to time up the pass and snag the football at its highest point. He plucks the ball with his hands and showcases good concentration when asked to take a hit over the middle of the field. Possesses an impressive initial burst off the line. He has the ability to get on top of corners quickly and make plays down the field. Showcases an impressive second gear when asked to track the football. Does a nice job fighting through defensive backs and adjusting to the play. Has the ability to consistently get down the field. His combination of speed and jumping ability makes him a legitimate vertical threat. Looking more natural maintaining his balance out of his break, his route running seems to have improved. He picks up speed as he goes and does a great job fighting through corners and changing directions. Even though he still has a tendency to put the ball on the ground and lacks the type of elite coordination to reel in the tough catch, he's extremely dangerous once he gets the ball in his hands. Without a doubt, he has the makings of a No. 1 wideout in the NFL and could end up developing into one of the best in the league. But there are big questions about his maturity and passion for the game. He quit on his team at the beginning of November and has had a number of glaring weaknesses in the character department.